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r they metal, or pastic molds? I don't use mold release for either. I don't use wick tabs if it is a pillar. I just thread my wick through the bottom and tie it off in a knot and use plummers putty to fill in the left over hole. I then pull the wick straight and tie the open end around a...

determining the right wick for the right candle is a lot of trial and error. I am a zinc core lover from way back. I know their have been good advances in cotton and paper cores that self trim, but I think I get the best throw with mine. For votives I use a 32-24-18z. With this I use a...

It's easy to get discouraged the first couple of times out. You have something that looks beautiful, but has no throw. Makes me cry every time! Makiing candles in my experiance is not like making soap. Soap is so much more forgiving! Each type of candle you want to make, takes a spacific...

thanks, and I agree, pretty. But I meant like a pffy cloud effect. Maybe different shaped chunks? I will have to experament this weekend?

I prefer bitter creek to WSP myself, jmo. I have had good luck blending container soy and plain old para, non blended votive at a 70/30 ratio and throw in some universal just for giggles. Seems to give me a throw that stays consistant. If my tarts re-throw about 6-8 times, over 3 weeks, I am...

not really, I mean an acctual pillar that has say blue grungy chunks and a white overpour,kinda like a chunk but I want a cloud effect. I am thinking I will have to over dip the 'chunks' to prevent a ton of air bubbles. Has anyone ever done this before?

Hi and new to this forum. I had an idea of doing some solidified whipped wax chunks and over pouring contrasting colors. I am trying to get a kinda puffy cloud effect. Any ideas/suggestions? Thanks :wink: